​ By-laws​A very Important issue is the distribution to the members of the updated By-Laws and the subsequent town hall meetings to review and get approval.

JBMI's By-laws were written shortly after the moorage became owned by the members - (20 years ago). The world has changed a bit since then! The previous board made the updating of the By-laws a major priority and the working draft has been reviewed by the moorage attorney. There is a bit more work to do and then the draft would be able to be distributed to the members for review, discussion and ratification by majority vote.

It is critically important we agree and pass updated By-laws that relate to the challenges facing the moorage now and into the future. Stay tuned for updates.

See the commonly accepted HOA definitions below for reference.

Below are the commonly used HOA definitions for our structure and governance:​By-laws are the written rules agreed upon by the people in charge of an organization to formalize how decisions can be made and business conducted. The adoption of bylaws indicates a commitment to following a certain parliamentary procedure and the “generally accepted rules, precedents, and practices commonly employed in the governance of deliberative assemblies.”

Rules and Regulations are the rules that might need revising over time due to changes in the community. For example, an HOA might have a rule that states that no children are allowed in the community pool before noon. This rule would might need revision according to the season or as more children move into the community.

Rules and Regulations can be changed by an HOA board vote with review by the members of the community. Traditionally, the Board will adopt a rule then send a notice to the community members who will have 30 days to review it. After 30 days, the board will review the comments and concerns of members, considering the members’ feedback in the final decision.​The Board of Directors

Represent the entire community of homeowners

Preserve the value of all the homes by maintaining and enhancing the community